WEEKEND FANTASY DIGEST
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WEEKEND STARS...
Warner works his Magic once again...
....the 37-year old veteran quarterback was once again a difference maker in the post season. Warner was fabulous in the Cardinal's victory completing 21 0f 28 passes (75% completion), while passing for 279-yards with four touchdowns. Warner has eight touchdowns in the post season.
....the Cardinal's wide receiver is simply out of this world. He is a freak among men, playing at a level well beyond his peers. With nine catches for 152-yards and three touchdowns on Sunday, Fitzgerald is rewriting NFL history. Thus far in the post season, Fitzgerald has 23 receptions for 419-yards receiving (NFL post season record), and five touchdowns.
.....the Eagle's tight end has been clutch in the playoffs and on Sunday he continued his timely great playing. Celek caught 10 passes for 83-yards and two touchdowns. For the post season Celek finished with 19 receptions for 151-yards and three touchdowns.
.....the Eagle's quarterback started slow on Sunday, but finished strong. McNabb passed for 266-yards in the 2nd half alone, finishing the game with 375-yards through the air. McNabb also threw three touchdowns (all in the 2nd half) finishing with five for the post season.
....the Cardinal's rookie running back had his moment down the stretch of the NFC title game. Hightower had just 11 carries for 33-yards and just one catch for an 8-yard touchdown, but his catch ended up being the game decider. Hightower has been used a little more with 28 carries for 109-yards and two touchdown receptions in his last two games.
James keeps the ground game moving...
....the Cardinal's starting running back did not have a big game on Sunday, but he was very effective helping move the chains for the offense. James carried the ball 16 times for 73-yards on Sunday to help keep the Eagles defense off balance. Throughout the playoffs James has 52 carries for 203-yards (3.9-yards per carry), with three receptions for 34-yards and one rushing touchdown.
Holmes makes big play in win...
....the Steeler's wide receiver Santonio Holmes was again a big playmaker for the team on Sunday. Holmes came up with a big 65-yard touchdown reception for a touchdown. Holmes has scored twice in the post season, one receiving and the other was a 67-yard punt return in the divisional round.
Jackson makes the grab...
....the Eagle's rookie receiver elevated his game on Sunday, coming up with a big play in the 2nd half. Jackson made a nice grab completing a 62-yard catch and run for a touchdown. Jackson finished the game with five catches for 92-yards. Jackson finished the post season with 11 catches for 207-yards.
Rookie struggles in loss to Steelers...
....the Raven's rookie quarterback has a tough outing against the Steel Curtain. Joe Flacco was off the mark and completely ineffective throwing three interceptions in the team's loss. Flacco completed his first post season run with two touchdowns (1 pass, 1 run) with three turnovers.
IDP NOTES...
Wilson dominates in upset.....
....the Cardinal's safety was a dominate IDP play on Sunday. Wilson completed his dominance in the NFC title game with seven solo tackles, including two sacks and two quarterback hits to help the Cards find their way to victory lane.
Woodley brings the pressure....
.....the Steeler's linebacker LaMarr Woodley was again a fierce gladiator on the gridiron. Woodley kept the pressure on all evening finishing the night with two sacks, four quarterback hits, and seven total tackles.
Polamalu seals the deal...
.....the Steeler's playmaking safety Troy Polamalu stepped up on the big stage once again and made plays. Polamalu finished the game with just four total tackles, but came up with a key interception and return for a touchdown to seal the win.
.....the Raven's linebacker Terrell Suggs was questionable on Sunday, but was active and played well. Suggs was solid in the pass rush recording two sacks with three quarterback hits in the team's loss.
Dansby stays busy in the middle...
....the Cardinal's linebacker Karlos Dansby was the anchor that led the defense on Sunday. Dansby finished the afternoon with seven total tackles, including six solo.
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By David G. Ortega
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